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Distinctive Design Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Added a Sunroom and turned an unfinished basement into an apartment. Distinctive Design did a fantastic job. They were more than willing to work with me when I wanted to change the dimensions of a room because they understand things can change. They kept to their promised schedule and were great to work with. I highly recommend Distinctive Design Remodeling."
 Enjoy the summer on a new deck
 Brand New Front Porch
 Brand New Room Addition
 New columns in finished basement
 New Garage

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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GRB Design, LLC
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My bathroom remodel looks beautiful. I couldn’t be happier. Gary and his crew are very professional and respectful. They took such good care of my home throughout the process. The end result exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be hiring again for many more projects!"
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 Closet we used to add on to bath
 Rice Master Bath Remodel
Full Bath Remodel
 Frameless Shower

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Response time1 day
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Total Cap Construction
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Carlos and his team did a wonderful job on our basement. I struggled for weeks trying to piece together different contractors for the job. I came to HomeAdvisor one day and Carlos started on my basement the next day. He and his crew were courteous and listened to our wants and needs and translated them into exactly what we were hoping for and more. Carlos is prompt and always showed up when he promised. He is easy to communicate with and can easily relate to what you are wanting without knowing the right words to say. We would highly recommend Carlos for any home project needs you may have."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MINC Inc.
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

MINC Incorporated was created with a goal of providing multiple professional\nservices under one integrated company. With this structure we save our clients time\nand money when searching the services, they need. Our current professional sectors\nincludes Janitorial Cleaning, Landscaping, & Remodeling Services. We welcome commercial and\nresidential customers. We are excited to surpass our customers expectations by going\nabove and beyond, Making Quality More Satisfying.\n\nWe look forward to working with you!\n\n\n

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Building a bar in the basement will likely add value to your home, although it’s unlikely that you’ll see a significant return on investment (ROI) unless you plan on using the space for you and your guests. If you think you’ll use the area frequently, though, it’s probably worth the investment, and you should see a bump in value if or when you sell your property.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

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